Catherine Grubbs, 95, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Emma and Luke Perry of Dublin, GA. At an early age she was baptized and became a member of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Dublin, GA. She graduated from Washington Street High School and then moved to Hartford, CT, where she joined Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Hartford. Catherine later became a founding member of Pilgrim Way Baptist Church in Windsor and served faithfully in various capacities.
In 1952, she married B. James (Jimmy) Grubbs and from this union, two children, Elmer Grubbs and Bonita Grubbs, were born.
Before her retirement, she worked for Mayo Oil Company as a bookkeeper/administrator.
She was preceded in death by her husband and six brothers, Clarence Perry, Luke Perry, Jr., Jonnie Perry, Horace Perry, James Aaron Perry, and Memphis Perry; and six sisters, Erie Wood, Alberta Powe, Mattie Perry, Esteen Allen, Jettye Walker, and Geneveria Williams.
Catherine leaves to cherish her memory, a devoted and loving daughter, Bonita; a devoted son, Elmer and his wife, Nadine; grandson, Jason; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful friends.
A celebration of her life will take place Friday, August 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Pilgrim Way Baptist Church, 19 Columbia Rd, Windsor, CT 06095. Friends may call Friday at the church from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the Grubbs family, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com